Summary Report for:
15-1199.07 - Data Warehousing Specialists
Design, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.
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Tasks | Tools & Technology | Work Values | Wages & Employment | Job Openings
Tasks
- Design, implement, or operate comprehensive data warehouse systems to balance optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors, according to customer requirements.
- Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction.
- Create or implement metadata processes and frameworks.
- Create plans, test files, and scripts for data warehouse testing, ranging from unit to integration testing.
- Create supporting documentation, such as metadata and diagrams of entity relationships, business processes, and process flow.
- Design and implement warehouse database structures.
- Develop and implement data extraction procedures from other systems, such as administration, billing, or claims.
- Develop or maintain standards, such as organization, structure, or nomenclature, for the design of data warehouse elements, such as data architectures, models, tools, and databases.
- Implement business rules via stored procedures, middleware, or other technologies.
- Map data between source systems, data warehouses, and data marts.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Computer servers — Storage servers |
| High end computer servers — Data warehouse appliances |
| Mainframe computers |
| Notebook computers — Laptop computers |
| Special purpose telephones — Multi-line telephone systems |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Data base management system software — Microsoft SQL Server; Oracle software; SAP Sybase IQ; Talendforge * |
| Data base reporting software — IBM Netezza TwinFin; Oracle Business Intelligence Discoverer; Oracle SQL Loader; SAP BusinessObjects software |
| Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft Access; Structured query language SQL; Teradata BTEQ; Transact SQL |
| Data mining software — IBM Cognos Business Intelligence; Rapid-I RapidMiner *; Teradata Parallel Transporter; Teradata Tpump |
| Metadata management software — Altova MapForce; Apatar *; Oracle Warehouse Builder; SAS Data Integration Server |
* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.
Work Values
| Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
| Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
| Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
Wages & Employment Trends
National
Median wages data collected from Computer Occupations, All Other.
Employment data collected from Computer Occupations, All Other.
Industry data collected from Computer Occupations, All Other.
| Median wages (2012) | $39.01 hourly, $81,140 annual |
| Employment (2010) | 210,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2010-2020) | 
Slower than average (3% to 9%)
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| Projected job openings (2010-2020) | 51,600 |
| Top industries (2010) |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012 wage data
and 2010-2020 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2010-2020). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
